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| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | WBEZ | Forget Dry January. Chicago’s drink of the moment is an $8 Bears Bomb | https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2026/01/08/chicago-bears-bomb-playoff-cocktails-nfl-gracie-o-malleys | Behind the bar at Gracie O’Malley’s, daytime manager Mike Stamp answers questions from customers calling in to reserve tables ahead of Saturday’s [ _Bears-Packers game_ ][1] . The Irish pub isn’t accepting reservations. “Get here around 5, 5:30 p.m.,” he tells customers on the phone, a two-hour window before the … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Utility costs, affordability messages dominate Illinois governor race | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/utility-costs-affordability-messages-dominate-illinois-governor-race/3873532/ | The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable. Focusing on topics like utility bills or property taxes, both Democrats and Republicans are vowing to find a better path forward for people in Illinois. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois Horsemen fight for the future of racing in the state | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-horsemen-fight-for-the-future-of-racing-in-the-state/3873482/ | Nearly six years ago Illinois lawmakers granted Hawthorne Race Course in southwest suburban Stickney the rights to build a casino at the track, and they also received veto power to turn down other tracks within a 35 mile radius of Hawthorne. However, the 'racino' has yet to come to fruition. … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Teen charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault during a suburban Wiz Khalifa concert: police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/frankfort-teen-charged-aggravated-criminal-sexual-assault-police | #### The Brief * * Roman Basso, 18, of Frankfort has been charged with one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual assault stemming from an incident at Credit Union One Amphitheatre on July 22. * Tinley Park Police said hospital staff in Ohio reported the incident, and surveillance video, witness … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Strong to possibly a few severe storms are possible this evening | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-strong-possibly-few-severe-storms-possible-evening | ![Chicago weather: Strong to possibly a few severe storms are possible this evening][14] #### [ Chicago weather: Strong to possibly a few severe storms are possible this evening ][15] Fox 32's Emily Wahls has the latest forecast. **CHICAGO** \- Rain and storms are moving through the region this evening ahead … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-joins-lawsuit-trump-administration-freezes-130m-ev-charging-funds | ![Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds][1] #### [ Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds ][2] Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/federal-immigration-shooting-portland-oregon/ | PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, a day after an officer [ shot and killed a driver in Minnesota ][10] , authorities said. The FBI’s Portland office said it was investigating an “agent involved shooting” that happened … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Gov. JB Pritzker signs sweeping Illinois energy law boosting batteries and renewables that GOP opposed | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/pritzker-signs-new-illinois-energy-law/ | Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed into law sweeping energy-related legislation that promotes battery storage and makes wind and solar power more effective, among other initiatives, with the goal of reducing electricity prices amid rising utility bills for consumers . “This was one of the most comprehensive responses to the … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls for ‘Day of Unity’ on Friday | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/gov-tim-walz-day-of-unity/ | Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proclaiming Friday to be a “Day of Unity” and is inviting all Americans to participate in acts of service to remember and honor [ Renee Nicole Good ][4] , the 37-year-old fatally shoot in Minneapolis by a federal agent. “Renee Nicole Good was a loving … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/ice-shooting-jurisdiction-clash/ | A day after a federal immigration officer [ fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, ][1] the case escalated sharply Thursday when federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence and declared that Minnesota has no jurisdiction to investigate the killing. Legal experts said the dispute highlights a central question raised … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | To attack Packers' weakness and cover up their own, Bears need to rely on rushing attack Saturday | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/01/08/to-attack-packers-weakness-and-cover-up-their-own-bears-need-to-rely-on-rushing-attack-saturday | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][56] * [ Facebook ][57] * [ Bluesky ][58] * [ Email ][59] * [ Reddit ][60] * [ Flipboard ][61] If [ the Bears ][62] want to lighten the burden on quarterback Caleb Williams in his first playoff game … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson focused on being good teammate after being benched | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/01/08/bears-packers-tyrique-stevenson-good-teammate-after-being-benched-saturday-playoffs-soldier-field | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][40] * [ Facebook ][41] * [ Bluesky ][42] * [ Email ][43] * [ Reddit ][44] * [ Flipboard ][45] [ Bears ][46] cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has been told all week to be ready to be involved in Saturday’s … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Forget Dry January. Chicago’s drink of the moment is an $8 Bears Bomb | https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2026/01/08/chicago-bears-bomb-playoff-cocktails-nfl-gracie-o-malleys | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][27] * [ Facebook ][28] * [ Bluesky ][29] * [ Email ][30] * [ Reddit ][31] * [ Flipboard ][32] Behind the bar at Gracie O’Malley’s, daytime manager Mike Stamp answers questions from customers calling in to reserve tables … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Can state officials prosecute the feds? Calls grow after Minneapolis shooting | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/01/08/can-state-officials-prosecute-the-feds-calls-grow-after-minneapolis-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] The fatal shooting of [ Renee Nicole Macklin Good ][17] in Minneapolis sparked renewed calls Thursday for state officials … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/01/08/federal-immigration-officers-shoot-and-wound-2-people-in-portland-oregon-authorities-say | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, on … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Defender | This Week In Black History January 7, -13, 2026 | https://chicagodefender.com/this-week-in-black-history-january-7-13-2026/ | ![][41] • January 7 From 4th Century AD—**Ethiopian Christmas** —known as Ganna—is celebrated on Jan. 7. Ethiopian Christianity was much closer to the Christian Coptic Church of Egypt and as a result never incorporated many of the dictates of the early Roman Catholic Church. Thus, a plausible argument can be … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Defender | Feeling stuck at work as the New Year begins? It may be a sign of professional growth | https://chicagodefender.com/feeling-stuck-at-work-as-the-new-year-begins-it-may-be-a-sign-of-professional-growth/ | ![][1] # by [Leda Stawnychko][2], _[Mount Royal University][3]_ As the new year starts, it’s natural to feel torn between [gratitude][4] and [restlessness][5]. December often disrupts routines: fewer meetings, quieter inboxes and a rare chance to take stock and reflect. During this time, people may feel pride in [how far they … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Juvenile wounded in shooting in Cicero, Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cicero-shooting-juvenile-59th-avenue/ | A juvenile was wounded in a shooting on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero. A town spokesman said, around 3:20 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 2100 block of 59th Avenue, and found a juvenile who had been shot once. The boy was taken to … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Bears tailgate preacher eager for rare playoff matchup against Packers | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bears-tailgate-preacher-eager-for-rare-playoff-matchup-against-packers/ | Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience. Come Saturday, the south lot at Soldier Field will be packed … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | CBS Local | 2 people shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, DHS says | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/portland-oregon-shooting-federal-agents/ | Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting involved Customs and Border Patrol agents. Two people, a man and a woman, were wounded and hospitalized, police said in a news … |